1. Pennsylvania’s Premiere SBIR/STTR & Federal Funding Assistance Program
SBIR Workshop Villanova Innovation, Creativity, & Entrepreneurship Institute
July 27, 2017
Kelly S. Wylam, Director c/o Ben Franklin Technology Partners Harrisburg, PA (717) 1

2. IPart - Mission
The Innovation Partnership (IPart) is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our goal is to help early-stage technology companies in Pennsylvania secure federal funding opportunities.
We provide FREE high-level, pre-proposal SBIR/STTR technical reviews to clients;
Opportunities for clients to receive Phase 0 proposal preparation grant funding to defray final proposal preparation costs; and,
Training & Education opportunities for clients and Partner Staff. 2 2 2

3. Synergistic Model of Tech Business Support
Partner Org. Vets Client
Pre-Proposal Review
Value-Add Services
Continued Growth Support & Successful Commercialization Referral to Appropriate Partner Organizations
IPart Partners 3 3 3

4. IPart Program Specifics
MicroVoucher - Client receives free Pre-proposal review & could be awarded up to $3,000 is paid directly to a professional proposal consulting assistance.
MicroGrant - Client receives free Pre-proposal review & could be awarded up to $2,000 (cash reimbursement) to defray proposal preparation costs.
Federal Marketing Assistance (FMA) - Client receives free Pre-proposal review & could be awarded up to $5,000 (cash reimbursement) to defray proposal preparation costs for Phase II or advanced Federal Funding opportunity. This award is repayable to the IPart if Federal Funds are Awarded.
Travel & Training - Clients who receive Pre-proposal review can request up to $1,000 in reimbursement for any travel/training related directly to their federal proposal 4 4 4

5. IPart Website http://innovationpartnership.net5 5 5

6. IPart Website http://innovationpartnership.net6 6 6

7. IPart Accomplishments
IPart Results (Spring 2003 – Present)
Technical Reviews Provided:
591
MicroGrant Awards:
173 ($520,696)
MicroVoucher Awards
117 ($336,323)
Federal Marketing Assistance Awards (FMAs are for Phase II and other advanced Federal Funding Opportunities)
51 ($268,519)
Travel & Training Awards
46 ($40,729)
SBIR Proposals Submitted:
452
SBIR Awards Received: 97
SBIR Award Value To Date: (94 Phase I = $15 M & 17 Phase II = ~$15 M)
$30 M
IPart SBIR/STTR Submission Win Rate (Compared to national average of between 14% - 17%)
21% 7 7 7

8. Kelly S. Wylam, Director kelly@benfranklin
Kelly S. Wylam, Director c/o Ben Franklin Technology Partners 1010 N. 7th Street, Suite 304 Harrisburg, PA (717) 8